The World S Pioneer Railways
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The World S Pioneer Railways
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Author : Walter Martin Hill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1915
The World S Pioneer Railways written by Walter Martin Hill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1915 with Railroads categories.
The Pioneer Railroads Of The Old And New Worlds
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Author : George Walter Michelmore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1919
The Pioneer Railroads Of The Old And New Worlds written by George Walter Michelmore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1919 with Private libraries categories.
Rails Around The World
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Author : Brian Solomon
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Rails Around The World written by Brian Solomon and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Transportation categories.
In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian and photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains and locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe and North America, locomotives and trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam and electric-diesel machines designed and built by the likes of Baldwin and General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight and commuter trains in Europe and Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, and most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, and Asia. Topics covered include: The Consolidation Type – The most prolific steam locomotive design in America and one of the most common types around the world. Electric pioneers – The earliest commercial applications for Edison, Tesla, and Siemens. Featuring hardware from Germany and Scandinavia. Gas-Electrics and Wind-splitters – Pioneering aerodynamic trains that looked like machines dreamed up by Rube Goldberg. Budd stainless-steel streamliners – Burlington’s famous Zephyr and the trains it inspired swept public imagination. Britain’s Sir Nigel Gresley and his remarkable locomotives – Includes World Famous Flying Scotsman and steam speed record holder Mallard . Electro-Motive’s F-unit – The iconic American diesel that killed steam. Germany’s Flying Hamburger – The pioneer high-speed diesel streamliners from 1932. Stanier’s Black Five and 8F 2-8-0 – Trendsetting British designs that found widespread application as far afield as Turkey and Egypt. Spanish TALGO trains – Innovative lightweight passenger trains sold around the world. Japanese Shinkansen trains – These record-breaking electric trains are the epitome of high-speed rail. French TGVs – Some of the world’s fastest services with trains operating in more than a dozen nations. Soviet M62 diesel – Soviet-era relics continue to work in the former Eastern Bloc. Swedish Rc Electrics – Over the last 50 years, these icons have worked in countries across Europe, as well as Iran. Siemens Vectron – During the last decade this versatile electric design has rapidly displaced older electric locomotives across Europe. In addition to learning about the technology, railfans learn about significant designers, builders, and operators. When it comes to illustrated histories of railroading spanning time and nations, fans of heavy iron will be hard-pressed to find a more compelling collection.
A Pioneer Railway Of The West
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Author : Maude Ward Lafferty
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-06-06
A Pioneer Railway Of The West written by Maude Ward Lafferty and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-06 with categories.
This restoration of a portion of the original track of theLexington and Ohio (now Louisville and Nashville) Railroadlaid at Lexington in 1831, is dedicated to those men offorethought and courage who were pioneers in railroaddevelopment in America. Erected Anno Domini MCMXVI. Dedication Exercises 10 A. M. May 30, 1916 College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering University of Kentucky During the month of July, 1915, there appeared in a local newspaper an account of the finding of "Old Rail Stones" and "Old Strap Iron Rails" which had been used in the construction of the railroad generally known as "the old Lexington and Frankfort Road," though it was incorporated under the name of the "Lexington and Ohio Rail Road." It is believed by many to have been the first railroad west of the Alleghany Mountains. Be that as it may, the quaint and interesting relics had just been dug up that week by the workmen who were reconstructing the freight yards of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The workmen were moving more recently laid tracks back to the old original road bed of the pioneer railroad, and in doing so they unearthed those curious relics of 1831. Although just starting that very day for a summer vacation, I hurried down town a little before train time, and went to the Main Street offices of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad where the interesting relics were on display. As I stood gazing at that worn and rusty bar of iron with its single bent and rusty spike, I was whisked back across the years by some strange trick of memory and I saw, instead, a dimly lighted sick room, on a hot summer night-myself a little sufferer, and sitting beside me, fanning my fevered brow, my beloved father, who, notwithstanding the fatigue of a heavy and exacting practice sat thus night after night, soothing me to sleep by telling me entertaining stories of his youth, and as he was born one hundred and one years ago, the strange experiences of his boyhood were thrilling indeed to his youthful adorer. And so, I saw in my mind's eye that familiar room of my childhood-the open window, the breezes blowing the curtains to and fro, the moonlight casting strange shadows on the terrace outside, and I heard again that voice which has meant so much to me telling how "when the first railroad started" and all the people had gathered from far and near "to witness its departure," he and a group of fellow students from Transylvania University, mounted on fast horses, galloped ahead "to see if the Wonderful Thing could round the curve without running off the track"; and how "it came in sight, thundering along, puffing out clouds of black smoke, the engineer adding to the confusion by incessantly blowing his shrill whistle," all of which so terrified his horse, he had great difficulty in keeping his seat, but yet, how tremendously impressed he was by the "gallant way in which the gentlemen seated in the coach raised their stovepipe hats in greeting as they passed by like a streak of lightning." He said the locomotive had been invented by his old friend Tom Barlow, in whose honor he had named our Tom Barlow, his favorite race horse. He also said the old locomotive looked like a "thresher engine mounted on a flat car," and that the coach was for all the world like an "omnibus with seats on top as well as inside," and furthermore, he added, when it had been proved safe he rode upon it himself, and then "rode home on horseback" (a distance of thirty miles) to tell his mother all about it....
The Cosmopolitan Railway
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Author : William Gilpin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
The Cosmopolitan Railway written by William Gilpin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with California categories.
The World S Rail Way
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Author : Joseph Gladding Pangborn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
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World Railways
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Author : John Westwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-03
World Railways written by John Westwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03 with Transportation categories.
Many of the world's older railways are now over 150 years old, yet many of the original routes and structures survive. For the most part, however, the present-day railroads bear little resemblance to the pioneer lines. This book demonstrates in text and pictures the great changes that have taken place. Beginning with the first steam trains, this volume documents the rise of rail from a promising invention to a universal feature of daily life. It shows the years of expansion leading up to WW1, which lead to a period of unprecedented speed, convenience, and luxury, as well as the post war years when competition arrived from other forms of transport. Also looks at the new sleek high-speed trains that have revolutionized the railways. Photos!
Railways
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Author : Malcolm Fletcher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Railways written by Malcolm Fletcher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
Railway Wonders Of The World
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Author : Frederick A. Talbot
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2022-09-30
Railway Wonders Of The World written by Frederick A. Talbot and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-30 with Fiction categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1913.
The World S First Public Railway
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Author : Charles Edward Lee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
The World S First Public Railway written by Charles Edward Lee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Railroads categories.